Where to Find Agatized Wood in New Mexico
New Mexico has 7 mapped collecting spots that report agatized wood, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Bernalillo County with 3 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every agatized wood spot we track in New Mexico
Los LunasValencia County, New MexicoPublic access · Red Agate, Banded Agate, Apache Tear +2- Rio Puerco ValleyBernalillo County, New MexicoPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2
QuemadoCatron County, New MexicoPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1- Isleta PuebloBernalillo County, New MexicoPermission required · Opal, Opalized Wood, Agatized Wood
- Pajarito MesaBernalillo County, New MexicoPublic access · Agatized Wood, Agate, Jasper
- AlbuquerqueSandoval County, New MexicoPublic access · Agatized Wood
- Horse Camp CanyonCatron County, New MexicoPermission required · Agatized Wood
Best counties for agatized wood in New Mexico
Ranked by the number of mapped agatized wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Bernalillo County3 spots
- Catron County2 spots
- Sandoval County1 spot
- Valencia County1 spot
Before you go
Read the agatized wood identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Agatized Wood in the encyclopedia.
Agatized Wood in New Mexico FAQ
Where can you find agatized wood in New Mexico?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Bernalillo County, Catron County, and Sandoval County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many agatized wood spots are mapped in New Mexico?+
7 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect agatized wood in New Mexico?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 4 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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